Hi @papa-pepper,
'Man has control over the physical world but God has absolute control over the spiritual world', this statement by our Methodist minister makes complete sense when one reads Genesis 1:26 - 'God has given authority over the earth to humans'.
Why we ask, but as you said, we have been given the freedom to choose by our father God. We know some choose to follow God and others sadly reject Him and follow the world.
I've personally encountered two awful and unthinkable tragedies and asked why, but those words answered my questions.
I found an excellent blog, sure you will find it fascinating reading - Spiritual Realms
Thank you @papa-pepper!